Online Courses Annual Calendar
““I have completed two of Mel’s natural dyeing courses, Guided Module 1 and Guided Module 2.
It was very pleasurable and rewarding to take both these classes that are well grounded in historical and contemporary data as well as years of practical experience. Mel’s knowledge, experience and gift for teaching has left me feeling confident in how to prepare and dye fibres in a variety of ways and with a deeper understanding of why and how things work the way they do. This in turn has left me ready to move beyond following the traditional and basic directions and materials for natural dyeing into letting my observations guide my practice and to using more of my locally available dye/tannin/mordant materials. I highly recommend both of these courses for anyone who just wants to learn about natural dyeing or for those who are ready to move beyond their basic skill level and attain the knowledge needed to become an accomplished natural dyer””
Instructor Supported Courses Throughout The Year…
2025 Registration now open.
Module 1: Foundations - intensive eight week course, with full access to all materials until December 31 of the following year (i.e. two years’ access).
2025 Registration now open.
Module 2: Colour - intensive eight week course, with full access to all materials until March 31 of the year after next (i.e. two years’ access).
2025 Registration now open.
Natural Dye Beginners Club - monthly lessons for one year. Course ends one month after last lesson is delivered.
Self-directed Course Options Available Any Time …
While access to the instructor is not part of these self-directed courses, the very thorough how-to videos and downloadable written materials are fully self-explanatory.
Natural Inks & Paints - course material delivered every three days over the course of a month, with full access to all materials for one year from your date of registration.
Turkey Red Dye Master Class - intensive three week course, with full access to all materials for one year from your date of registration.